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Jobs report suggests weakness, economists say Video
The number of people employed and the unemployment rate both increased in August, Statistics Canada reports.
Terrorism case centres on Ottawa meeting: source Video
A large part of the terrorism case against three Canadians is based on a meeting the three men allegedly had in an Ottawa home in July, CBC News has learned.
Former priest pleads guilty to child porn charges
A former Anglican priest pleaded guilty Friday in a St. John's court to child pornography charges, in a case involving images of children as young as six months.

World »

California explosion, fire kill at least 4 Video
Officials confirmed Friday that at least four people are dead in an explosion and fire that tore through a neighbourhood near San Francisco.
Qur'an burning un-American: Obama Video
U.S. President Barack Obama says burning copies of the Qur'an is "contrary to what [America] was founded on" and "the best imaginable recruiting tool for al-Qaeda."
Afghans stage protests over Qur'an burning
The controversy over the plan by a Florida pastor to burn copies of the Qurran has led to large protests across Afghanistan.

Health »

Genetically modified salmon safe, FDA says Audio
Documents released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say genetically modified salmon being reared on P.E.I. is safe, to the concern of groups on both sides of the border.
Anesthesiologists put patient to sleep via video
Anesthesiologists working in Montreal achieved what they say is a world-first accomplishment when they recently used videoconferencing to put to sleep a patient undergoing surgery in Italy.
Immigrants' mental health in spotlight
More attention should be paid to the mental health of immigrants, and greater cultural sensitivity used in assessing it, two experts in the field say.

Arts & Entertainment »

CBC reconsiders online anonymity
The CBC is looking at a new policy where people wishing to comment on news stories must use their real names, a corporation spokesman has said in response to complaints from an MP.
BCE to spend $1.3B to buy CTV
Montreal-based BCE Inc. says it will spend $1.3 billion to buy the CTV television network, which would make it one of North America's biggest communications conglomerates.
CCMA Awards hit Edmonton's Rexall Place
Rexall Place in Edmonton is the hot spot for country music fans this weekend as the 2010 Canadian Country Music Awards return to the city.

Technology & Science »

New internet map could help save it
A geometric 'atlas' of the internet has been created in an effort to preserve it in the coming decades.
Dangerous warming relies on future CO2 emitters: study
Today's carbon-spewing power plants and vehicles won't raise the global temperature to dangerous levels by 2060 even if they're allowed to keep operating to the end of their normal lifespans, a new study predicts.
Hike water prices to stop waste: expert
The former UN climate chief who has advocated putting a price on carbon emissions says water also should carry an appropriate cost.

Money »

BCE to spend $1.3B to buy CTV
Montreal-based BCE Inc. says it will spend $1.3 billion to buy the CTV television network, which would make it one of North America's biggest communications conglomerates.
Jobs report suggests weakness, economists say Video
The number of people employed and the unemployment rate both increased in August, Statistics Canada reports.
Enbridge criticized for 2nd pipeline leak
An environmentalist says another pipeline leak in the U.S. casts doubt on the credibility of Calgary-based Enbridge.

Consumer Life »

Coffee prices in Canada rise next month
A leading coffee producer in Canada confirms it's looking at raising prices — already at a 13-year high — another nine to 12 per cent next month.
New computer virus a throwback
A new computer virus, first detected on Thursday, is making its way around the globe, infecting computers at major corporations and government agencies as well as home users.
Hike water prices to stop waste: expert
The former UN climate chief who has advocated putting a price on carbon emissions says water also should carry an appropriate cost.

Sports »

CFL Preview: Stampeders vs. Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos will try to restore pride at Commonwealth Stadium against Calgary after two humiliating losses to the Stampeders.
Serie A players announce strike
Italy's association of soccer players announced a strike Friday for the weekend of Sept. 25-26 due to a contract dispute.
Baseball preview: Rays vs. Blue Jays
No stranger to the spoiler role, the Blue Jays could dampen Tampa Bay's playoff hopes this weekend. The series opener is Friday in Toronto at 7:07 p.m. ET.

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